The Scottish Vocational Qualification (SVQ) in Construction and Civil Engineering Operations (Construction) at SCQF level 4 allows candidates to demonstrate competence in job related skills in their particular area of work and expertise.

This qualification covers areas such as general workplace health, safety and welfare, moving and handling and cutting, drilling and shaping materials.

This qualification has been designed by ConstructionSkills Sector Skills Council to ensure relevance to the sector.

SVQs are based on National Occupational Standards. SQA works in partnership with other organisations to ensure that National Occupational Standards (NOS) are relevant to the current and future needs of Scottish industries.

This qualification is available through employers and training providers.

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Why deliver this qualification

Upon successful completion, learners will gain an international recognised qualification which guarantees that they have the skills, knowledge and abilities required to carry out their role successfully. Employers will also benefit from their employees being proficient.

As assessment is carried out in the workplace this minimises any time learners would need to be away from their work.

The SVQ can be offered in any of the following modes:

full-time

part-time (eg day-release)

open and distance learning

Who does this qualification suit

This SVQ is suitable for:

learners who may have just left school

individuals who are currently in employment and who wish to obtain a formal qualification

employees who wish to obtain short, continuing professional development courses

Access

Entry is at the discretion of the centre.

Candidates should be in a job or placement where they are carrying out relevant tasks and responsibilities which allow then to gather the required evidence.

Progression

The level 4 award could provide progression to:

an SVQ in Construction and Civil Engineering Operations (Construction) at SCQF level 5

an SVQ in Occupational Work Supervision at SCQF Level 6

degree level study at a higher education institution

employment in the construction sector, perhaps as an operative

Approval

Centres with devolved authority for approval should use their own internal approval process.

Centres without devolved authority require to come forward for approval and should contact SQA’s Business Development Team for guidance.

How to assess

For general information on how to assess this qualification, please refer to the document Guidance on how to assess SVQs. For detailed guidance on how to assess this particular SVQ, please refer to the Assessment Strategy.